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Macklem Just Raised the Inflation Alarm: What Monday’s CPI Means for Your Wallet

  Canadian Money Brief  |  Sunday, October 18, 2026  |  Written ahead of Monday’s 8:30 am ET inflation release Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has just told Canadians what the central bank is about to say on October 28: its inflation forecast is going up, and by a lot. The reason is oil. With the Middle East conflict dragging on, shipments still curtailed and refinery capacity damaged, he said the risk that inflation broadens and lingers has gone up. Speaking to reporters from Bangkok on Saturday, he framed the coming decision as a simple question: will inflation drift back toward 2% on its own, or does the Bank need to raise rates to nudge it there? Monday is the first real clue. Here is what is landing, what economists expect, and what it could mean for your gas bill, your grocery cart, your heating costs and your mortgage. 3.0% August CPI, year over year 3.2% September consensus (Reuters poll) 2.25% BoC policy rate, unchanged for nearly a year Oct 28 Rat...
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Dow and S&P 500 Reach New Heights as Nvidia Ignites Market Surge

 

In a remarkable turn of events, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 have both soared to record highs. Investors are riding the wave of optimism, fueled by the impressive performance of Nvidia, the artificial intelligence (AI) poster child.

Nvidia, a leading chip designer, reported bumper earnings and an upbeat outlook. The company’s shares skyrocketed, surging more than 16% to reach an all-time high. The forecast for roughly three-fold growth in first-quarter revenue has sent shockwaves through the market.

Investors wasted no time piling into growth and technology stocks. The allure of AI-driven innovation, coupled with Nvidia’s stellar results, has created a frenzy. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are now scaling unprecedented heights, leaving traders and analysts buzzing with excitement.

As the market continues to ride the Nvidia wave, one thing is clear: AI is reshaping the landscape, and companies like Nvidia are leading the charge. Buckle up, investors—this rally shows no signs of slowing down! 

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